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'Nomadland' And Chadwick Boseman Win Big During A Mostly Snoozy Golden Globes

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'Nomadland' And Chadwick Boseman Win Big During A Mostly Snoozy Golden Globes

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association hamfistedly attempted to address its lack of Black members, and technical difficulties made things awkward.

Thursday

Still A Shoe-In: The Charms Of 'Cinderella'

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Still A Shoe-In: The Charms Of 'Cinderella'

There are many versions of Cinderella, but few are as beloved as Disney's production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, starring Brandy as the titular character and Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother.

Still A Shoe-In: The Charms Of 'Cinderella'

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Wednesday

Tuesday

In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood

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In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood

A new TV series brings Superman (and Lois) back to the small screen — with a twist. This time, they're small-town parents trying to raise teenagers and deal with ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life.

In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood

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Monday

'It's A Sin' Chronicles The Plague Years

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'It's A Sin' Chronicles The Plague Years

It's A Sin chronicles the AIDS epidemic as experienced by a group of friends in London in the early 1980s. They come from different backgrounds, and deal with the dawning realization that a virus is ravaging their community in different ways. None of them will get through it unchanged, and some of them won't get through it at all.

'It's A Sin' Chronicles The Plague Years

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Sunday

In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race

Bachelor host Chris Harrison, above right, has temporarily stepped away from the show following controversial remarks involving race. The franchise's current season features Matt James, top left, as the show's first male Black lead. Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images hide caption

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In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race

Brandy Monk-Payton, a media and Black cultural studies scholar at Fordham University, talks with All Things Considered host Michel Martin about the ABC franchise and its record on race.

In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race

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'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence

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'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence

For the new HBO documentary Allen v. Farrow, filmmakers spent three years examining records and interviewing people close to Mia Farrow and Woody Allen to investigate allegations of molestation.

'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence

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Friday

'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

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'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

A new British TV drama looks at the lives of gay men in London at the very start of the AIDS crisis — back when no one wanted to stop the party, and no one thought the virus could touch them.

'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

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Wednesday

'It's A Sin' Series, Set During AIDS Epidemic, Resonates During COVID-19

It's a Sin follows a cast of characters (Omari Douglas, Lydia West, David Carlyle, Callum Scott Howells and Nathaniel Curtis) in London as they deal with the emergence of the AIDS epidemic. Ben Blackall/HBO Max hide caption

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'It's A Sin' Series, Set During AIDS Epidemic, Resonates During COVID-19

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As with COVID-19, AIDS had its deniers and its conspiracy theorists. A new five-part series centers on five young adults sharing an apartment in London at the onset of that epidemic.

'It's A Sin' Series, Set During AIDS Epidemic, Resonates During COVID-19

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Diving Into 'Shark Tank'

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Diving Into 'Shark Tank'

On Shark Tank, a group of wealthy investors like Mark Cuban and "Queen of QVC" Lori Greiner listen to pitches from people who have invented something. Might be an app, might be a toy, might be a belt that can hold a beer can. Then the investors decide whether to invest in the business, and they negotiate with the entrepreneur — sometimes competing with each other to get the deal. In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation about the hit ABC show.

Diving Into 'Shark Tank'

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Saturday

Now Playing On TikTok: 'Bridgerton' The Musical

Abigail Barlow, left, and Emily Bear are the creative duo behind Bridgerton the musical. "We wanted to be able to tell a stand-alone story and still honor what was created in the books and the TV show," says Barlow. "But honestly, we want to bring something new to these characters as well." Igor Kasyanyuk hide caption

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Now Playing On TikTok: 'Bridgerton' The Musical

Not long after the Netflix Regency romance premiered on Christmas, two young songwriters asked on TikTok: "Ok but what if Bridgerton was a musical?" Millions of people wanted to know the answer.

Now Playing On TikTok: 'Bridgerton' The Musical

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Thursday

Rashida Jones On Becoming A Mom, Losing Her Mom, And The 'Big Chapters' Of Life

Rashida Jones says that growing up with two famous parents (Quincy Jones and Peggy Lipton) gave her a "very healthy perspective on fame." She's pictured above at the 2019 Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy hide caption

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Rashida Jones On Becoming A Mom, Losing Her Mom, And The 'Big Chapters' Of Life

Fresh Air

Jones filmed On the Rocks shortly after her son's birth and her mother's death. She nearly turned down the role, and is glad she didn't. "This movie was kind of a salvation for me," she says.

Rashida Jones On Becoming A Mom, Losing Her Mom, And The 'Big Chapters' Of Life

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Wednesday

'Superstore' Is A Big Box Of Joy, Laughter And Inevitable Romance

Mark McKinney as Glenn, Lauren Ash as Dina, and America Ferrera as Amy in the sixth season of Superstore. Greg Gayne/NBC hide caption

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'Superstore' Is A Big Box Of Joy, Laughter And Inevitable Romance

For six seasons, the NBC comedy Superstore has told the story of a fictional big-box store in St. Louis. Until the last handful of episodes, the show starred America Ferrera, and found humor in serious topics like income inequality, health insurance, unionization, and corporate greed. Its final season is airing now, with storylines about COVID-19 and racial justice. Superstore is also a big, broad, goodhearted workplace comedy in the spirit of The Office, full of wacky oddballs and slow-burning romantic intrigue.

'Superstore' Is A Big Box Of Joy, Laughter And Inevitable Romance

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Tuesday

Desus And Mero On Politics, Fame And Life In The Pandemic

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Desus And Mero On Politics, Fame And Life In The Pandemic

Desus Nice and The Kid Mero went from calling up "anyone in their phone book" in the early days of their podcast Bodega Boys, to booking big names in politics like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Barack Obama on Desus & Mero, their late-night show airing on Showtime. Covering a mix of pop culture, politics, headlines and internet hijinks, Desus and Mero talk to Sam about keeping their show's vibe while working from home, how their view of politics has evolved as their platform has grown and the strange ways that life has changed now that these Bronx natives are famous.

Desus And Mero On Politics, Fame And Life In The Pandemic

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